Isaac Asimov Presents From Harding to Hiroshima
Asimov explores the path from 1920s prosperity through the Great Depression and World War II, showing how scientific brilliance outpaced wisdom with the atomic bomb.
History
Asimov's Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan
Asimov enthusiastically annotates Gilbert and Sullivan’s operas, explaining Victorian satire and history to modern readers, revealing the timeless, logical absurdity hidden within human social institutions.
Atlantis
Asimov logically investigates Atlantis through archaeology and geology, debunking its physical existence while explaining how human psychology transforms philosophical allegory into enduring myth.
Beginnings The Story of Origins
Asimov unifies scientific disciplines to trace universal origins, from ancient myths and the Big Bang to the evolution of life, humanity, and our complex civilization.
Did Comets Kill the Dinosaurs
Asimov explores the mystery of dinosaur extinction, showing how scientific clues from fossils and chemical layers revealed a revolutionary theory about an ancient global catastrophe.
How Did We Find Out About Antarctica
Isaac Asimov's book details Antarctica's discovery and exploration history, from early concepts to South Pole expeditions, culminating in understanding its geography and unique life.
The Golden Door
The book depicts America's dynamic transformation (1865-1918). A "golden door" welcomes immigrants to an industrial landscape of skyscrapers and railroads, reflecting growth amidst social tensions.
Our Federal Union
Asimov's "story" details federalism's evolution: a dynamic balancing act of shared power between national and state governments, constantly refined through historical crises.
Asimov's Annotated Paradise Lost
Asimov's Annotated 'Paradise Lost' illuminates Milton's complex epic, a guided tour. It brings clarity to historical and theological layers, fostering discovery.
The Birth of the United States
Asimov's book covers the U.S. birth from 1763 to 1816, explaining how it was forged through debate, war, and compromise.
The Shaping of North America From Earliest Times to 1763
North America's shaping: geology, Native cultures, European colonization, and empire clashes. 1763 laid foundations for nations.
The Shaping of France
France evolved from Gaul and Franks through feudalism, wars, and revolutions. Geography, legacy, and change forged its unique national identity.